Cameroon

Cameroon is a nation of abundant water resources, from the Sanaga River to the Yaérés floodplains in the north. There is extensive surface and groundwater supply, replenished by consistent rainfall. However, conflict over water reserves is increasing driven by climate change, population growth and urbanization straining water availability.  

Cameroon faces significant water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues — particularly poor access to clean drinking water and water-related illnesses. Environmental challenges are also degrading the water supply, such as deforestation and industrial pollution.

IWMI in Cameroon

IWMI has co-hosted webinars on the importance of scaling up farmer-led irrigation in Cameroon to promote water and food security alongside economic development.

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Latest Cameroon publications

Journal Article

A spatio-temporal dataset on food flows for four West African cities

Springer | May 19th, 2023

Karg, H.; Akoto-Danso, E. K.; Amprako, L.; Drechsel, Pay; Nyarko, G.; Lompo, D.J.-P.; Ndzerem, S.; Sidibe, S.; Hoschek, M.; Buerkert, A.

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Food flows and the roles of cities in West African food distribution networks

Frontiers Media | June 13th, 2022

Karg, H.; Bouscarat, J.; Akoto-Danso, E. K.; Heinrigs, P.; Drechsel, Pay; Amprako, L.; Buerkert, A.

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The future of food: domestication and commercialization of indigenous food crops in Africa over the third decade (2012–2021)

MDPI | February 28th, 2022

Leakey, R.R.B.; Tientcheu Avana, M.-L.; Awazi, N. P.; Assogbadjo, A. E.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Hendre, P. S.; Degrande, A.; Hlahla, S.; Manda, L.

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